Are You at a Healthy Weight? Fact Sheet

Image of front cover of “Are You at a Healthy Weight?” fact sheet showing the following sections: (1) Learn more about; (2) How does a healthy weight help my heart?; and (3) What is a healthy weight for me? There are also logos for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and The Heart Truth, along with a link to The Heart Truth website.
Overview

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your heart and overall health. This handout will help you learn how to assess if you are at a healthy weight using the Body Mass Index (BMI) and what that means, how to reach and/or stay at a healthy weight, and more about why weight matters for your heart.

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6 pages
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Language:
English
Audience:
General Public & Patients
Population Group:
African Americans, American Indians & Alaska Natives, Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, Hispanics/Latinos, Women
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